Cameron Penney Teagan McKinnon, left, handed her ticket to the Conductor (Mitchell Riordon) at the “Polar Express Family Christmas” held last Tuesday at the Fort Frances Public Library. About 100 children attended the event, where they enjoyed an evening of singing Christmas songs, playing games, and sitting on Santa’s knee.

Cameron Penney The “Hallett Hall Choraliers” sang a selection of Christmas carols for a large group of residents and visitors at Rainycrest here last Wednesday afternoon. The new group, which is directed by Diane Maxey, had been rehearsing for the past six weeks.

Cameron Penney Lorelai Lake, left, and her dad, Kevin, raced down the hill at the overpass here on Boxing Day. Plenty of kids and their families were on hand to enjoy the wintry weather as well as test out some new sleds from Santa.

Joey Payeur Anniss Seid, right, had to stretch to his limits to dig this drop shot by Steve Boileau during the ‘A’ Open final at the Sunset Country Squash Club’s 29th-annual Boxing Day tournament here Saturday. Seid made the shot but Boileau wound up beating the defending champ 3-2 (12-10, […]

Cameron Penney Callum Galusha, left, along with his sister, Socorro, enjoyed the annual community Christmas dinner at Knox United Church here Friday afternoon. About 180 people turned out to enjoy a festive meal of turkey and all the fixings.

Cameron Penney Hope Plante shared her wish list with Santa on Tuesday during the “Polar Express Family Christmas” at the Fort Frances Public Library. Santa gave each child a jingle bell to take home with them, and they also listened to some Christmas stories and sang songs. Jolly St. Nick […]

Cameron Penney Evan Wright, left, and his brother, Grayson, were staying warm with a yarn blanket at the Fort Frances Public Library yesterday. It is part of a display in tribute to the Tim Hortons’ commercial currently airing on television that was filmed here last December. Several other locations around […]

Heather Latter Corbin Riches was busy helping to pack hampers with food at the Salvation Army here Monday morning. The hampers were going out to individuals and families in time for Christmas.

Joey Payeur Muskie Chase McGuire had visions of a nifty goal dancing through his head but was turned away by Kittson Bearcats’ goalie Jackson Soliai during the first period of Fort High’s 9-2 exhibition win Friday night at the Ice For Kids Arena.

Heather Latter Khloe Morrison gave Santa her wish list as she sat on his knee at the Best Start Hub’s Christmas party yesterday morning upstairs at the Memorial Sports Centre. The event, which saw about 200 people in attendance, featured a pancake breakfast, music, and other activities for youngsters to […]

Heather Latter Matthew Rousseau, left, and his twin brother, Cameron, put the finishing touches on a gingerbread house decorated by students in Carla Harris’ Grade 1 class at St. Michael’s School on Friday. It was the final day before the holiday break and many classes were enjoying Christmas activities and […]